How to Change Zoom App Ringtone and Notification Sound

Zoom has become a go-to video calling service for many users. However, over time some things can get boring. If you use Zoom every day, you might get bored of the same ringtone or notification sound. Fortunately, you can change the ringtone and message notification sound from the Zoom app. Let’s see how to achieve this in this article.

Although you can change the call and meeting ringtone on Android and iPhone at the same time, changing the notification sound is only possible on Android. We’ve also covered troubleshooting tips if notifications aren’t working on the Zoom apps for Android, iOS, and desktop.

Let’s start.

How to Change Zoom Incoming Call Ringtone on Android, iPhone and iPad

You can change the ringtone for incoming calls on Zoom mobile apps from the Zoom app.

Here are the steps for Android, iPhone and iPad.

Step 1: Make sure to update the Zoom app from Play Store (Android) and App Store (iPhone / iPad).

2nd step: Launch the Zoom app and tap on the Settings tab.

Step 3: Go to General. Tap Ringtones.

Step 4: You will see the list of Zoom ringtones. Touch a ringtone in the list to set it as a new ringtone. Unfortunately, at this time, you cannot set a custom ringtone of your choice. You will have to choose from what Zoom has to offer.

Point: Find out how to mute and unmute sound on Zoom mobile apps.

How to change the zoom notification sound on Android

Besides the ringtone, you can also change the message notification tones on the Zoom Android app. There are two ways to do this. First, you can access the setting from the Zoom app or access the phone settings. Let’s check both methods.

Note: You cannot customize the tone of messages on the Zoom iPhone or iPad app.

Method 1

Launch the Zoom app and tap on the Settings tab. Tap Chat. Scroll down and tap Message notification settings.

You will be taken to the Zoom app notification category screen. Tap Sound and set a sound you want. If you don’t see Sound, tap Advanced followed by Sound. You can also turn vibration on / off for zoom messages on this screen.

Method 2

Open the settings on your Android phone. Go to Applications / Installed applications. Tap Zoom.

Tap Notifications. You will see different notification categories related to the Zoom app. Tap the zoom notification text.

Note: On Android, any setting that has a right bar next to it indicates that it contains more customizable settings.

You will reach the same screen we saw in Method 1. Tap Sound or Advanced> Sound to change the Zoom message notification tone.

Point: Find out how to make your own ringtones and notification sounds on Android phones.

How to change the zoom sound in Windows

Some users find that the Zoom notification tone on the PC is too loud. Unfortunately, Zoom desktop clients do not offer the ability to change the ringtone or message tone. However, you can change the Zoom notification sound level without affecting other sounds on your computer or the Zoom meeting sound on Windows.

To do this, follow these steps:

Step 1: On your Windows 10 computer, right click on the Speaker icon present in the taskbar at the bottom. Choose Volume Mixer from the menu.

2nd step: The volume mixer window opens. Here you will see two sound settings for Zoom – Zoom Meetings and Zoom. Lower the zoom slider volume level to change the zoom tones notification volume. Do not change anything for Zoom meetings.

Note: If Zoom does not appear in the volume mixer, have someone message or call you. When you get a zoom notification, open the volume mixer and you will see the Zoom option.

Troubleshoot: Zoom notifications not working on mobile devices and desktops

Let’s start with the mobile apps.

Fix zoom notifications not working on Android, iPhone and iPad

If zoom notifications aren’t working on Android, make sure the toggle next to Show notifications is enabled on the notification category screen.

For iPhone and iPad, navigate using the Settings app> Notifications. Scroll down and tap Zoom. Activate the switch next to Allow notifications and sounds. Likewise, check whether or not the other settings match your preferences.

You should also check the various notification settings under the Chat option of the Zoom app. Check if “All messages” is checked in the “Receive notifications for” section. Likewise, turn off do not disturb mode and go through other notification settings.

Fix zoom notifications not working on Windows 10 PC

Launch the Zoom app and click on the profile picture icon at the top. Select Settings from the menu.

Click on the Chat tab. Here you will find various notification settings. You must have turned off push notifications or turned on do not disturb mode. Go through all the settings and see what’s messing up your notifications.

Point: Check out 21 Zoom privacy tips you need to implement to protect your Zoom calls and account.

Customize zoom

Zoom offers several ways to personalize your video calling experience. You can customize your background and choose a virtual background instead. Check out our guide on how to set virtual backgrounds in Zoom.